If in any doubt, measure the distance between the bottom two pins, which will be 19mm.įound in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Botswana, Chad, Congo (Democratic Rep. It is easy to confuse with the larger 15A variant (type M). The 230v 5A/6A round pin plug is based on the original BS546 design. Data on their prevalence is not available, and so it is likely that in many places a Danish adaptor will still be required.įound in Bangladesh, Denmark, Faroe Islands, Greenland, Guinea, Madagascar, Maldives, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Senegal. The universal Schuko/French adaptor will therefore work in Denmark where either of these sockets are fitted. Although they will fit, the earth will not be connected, which can be extremely hazardous.įrom 2008 French sockets were allowed to be fitted in Denmark, with Schuko sockets supported from 2011. Whilst the socket looks similar to a Schuko/French socket, they must not be used together. Alternatively just the 10A version could be used it the load is under 10A.įound in Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Madagascar, Maldives and Rwanda.ĭenmark and Greenland use their own 16A socket. 10A plugs can be inserted into 16A sockets, but the reverse is not possible.į or complete peace of mind both adaptors would be required.
Switzerland and Liechtenstein use their own specific socket, available in 10A and 16A versions. Whilst many sockets in Italy will accept both 10A and 16A plugs, some will only accept one type, so for complete peace of mind both adaptors would be required.įound in Chile, Eritrea, Italy, Libya, Maldives, San Marino, Syrian Arab Republic and Uruguay. However the challenge may be in older buildings, where only traditional Italian sockets are provided. The universal Schuko/French adaptor will therefore work anywhere in Italy where the Bipasso/Schuko socket is available. However, many buildings now have the Bipasso/Schuko socket, which can be used with both Italian and Schuko plugs. Historically Italy has had its own specific socket, available in 10A and 16A versions. The universal CEE 7/7 adaptor fits both Schuko and French types sockets and is the main adaptor required for the majority of Europe and Scandinavia. Universal Schuko/French Adaptor (Type E & F) If you are not sure which adaptor you require, we're always happy to advise. The adaptor is available with a range of other plugs for countries on the map which are not coloured light blue or grey. It can be used in A lbania, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy (modern installations only), Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Moldova, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey and Ukraine.
The Schuko/French universal adaptor pictured in the example has a CEE7/7 plug, which means that it is compatible with both the French (grey on the map) and German (light blue) sockets. If the adaptor will be used outside, our weatherproof range would be more suited. The picture below illustrates a typical application an electric drill with a UK plug can be connected to both a French (top) or Schuko (bottom) socket using the European Schuko/French universal adaptor. Also particularly popular for people emigrating from the UK who are taking large white goods (e.g.
Particularly popular for commercial and industrial applications, orders have ranged from 300x adaptors to connect heaters in a hospital in Ethiopia, to 100x to enable aid donations to be used in Ukraine. They enable appliances with a standard UK 13A plug to be connected to sockets across the world. In contrast, these heavy duty adaptors are made in our UK workshop for high current permanent applications. Standard travel adaptors are only suitable for temporary low current applications, and often dangerously do not connect the earth pin.
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